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Lake Purdy lies roughly 12 miles east of the city of Birmingham, AL, and 10 miles north of Chelsea, AL. The lake was created in 1923 by impounding the Little Cahaba River. Lake Purdy was named after W. H. Purdy, who was the engineer of Birmingham Water Works during its construction. Lake Purdy is 990 acres in size, so there is room for a lot of outdoor activities.
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Getting Outdoors
With nearly 1,000 acres, Lake Purdy gives visitors the opportunity to engage in a variety of recreational activities. If you enjoy birding wherever you travel, be sure to pack a birding guide and binoculars in your RV rental. The shorelines and the Cox’s Creek portion of Lake Purdy are excellent spots for birding. The most common birds include ducks, geese, turkeys, herons, egrets, and ospreys. Other species spotted here include bald eagles, wood storks, belted kingfisher, and roseate spoonbills.
Camping at Lake Purdy
No matter the season when you rent an RV near Birmingham, you’re bound to find a perfect place to spend your night. Hoover Met Complex RV Park is a great place to stay when visiting Lake Purdy. The Hoover Met Complex RV Park is a large parking lot with over 150 sites. Full hookups are available, and there is an on-site splash park to keep the kids entertained.
Exploring the Area
Lake Purdy and the surrounding region offer plenty to see and do when you rent an RV near Birmingham. From botanical gardens, zoos, museums to amusement parks, there are lots of attractions to keep all visitors entertained no matter their length of RV rental vacation.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Purdy
Ricky H.
March, 2026
Everything was as described! Super clean! Very nice and helpful host! Will definitely use them again!
Dena B.
March, 2026
The camper was very clean. Everything functioning as expected. Everything I need was there and the customer service was above and beyond. I will be renting again and I highly recommend this camper and owner!
Jonathan H.
March, 2026
Camper was as advertised and hosts were terrific. The bedding was excellent! I slept very well!
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